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![]() Hawkins performing live at Rock the Ring 2018 | |
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Birth name | Justin David Hawkins |
Born | Chertsey, Surrey, England | 17 March 1975
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Years active | 1992–present |
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Member of | The Darkness |
Formerly of | Hot Leg |
Website | www |
Justin David Hawkins (born 17 March 1975) is an English musician, Internet personality, singer and songwriter best known as the founder, lead singer, and lead guitarist of The Darkness. He is also the lead singer and guitarist for the band Hot Leg, formed in 2008 and now on hiatus. In 2021, Hawkins launched a YouTube channel entitled Justin Hawkins Rides Again, where he does comedic analysis on songs or artists in addition to covering news in the musical community.[1]